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Business & Career Development Courses

Business & Career Development Courses

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    Invest in yourself with our personal and career development courses in Sydney

    Want to learn to lead a team or tackle a large professional project? Perhaps you want to drive up business by harnessing the power of digital marketing? Or maybe you just want to communicate your ideas more effectively to friends and colleagues.

    Whether you want to become a better manager, business owner, or communicator, you can improve your employability with our personal and career development short courses. Our classes take place at our campus in Rozelle or online via Zoom.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. What types of courses are included in Business and Career Development?
    A. This subject area includes courses that support professional skills, workplace confidence, business operations, communication, digital tools, creative industries, and personal development. Courses range from business finance, marketing, and technology through to communication, storytelling, and creative software skills.

    Q. Who are these courses suitable for?
    A. These courses are suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience. They are popular with people looking to upskill, change direction, build confidence at work, start a small business, or strengthen practical skills for personal or professional use.

    Q. Do I need prior experience to enrol?
    A. Most courses do not require prior experience unless stated in the course outline. Each course description clearly outlines the level and any recommended knowledge.

    Q. Are the skills taught practical and workplace focused?
    A. Yes. Courses focus on practical skills that can be applied straight away. Many include hands on exercises, real world examples, and tutor guidance relevant to current industry practices.

    Q. Are these courses relevant across different industries?
    A. Yes. Skills such as communication, digital marketing, finance basics, technology tools, and professional confidence are valuable across many industries and roles.

    Q. Do I receive a certificate after completing a course?
    A. Most courses provide a certificate of participation upon completion, which can be useful for professional development records or resumes.

    Enrol Today and Invest in Your Career!

    Whether you want to enhance your professional skills, improve workplace confidence, or take your career in a new direction, our Business & Career Development courses will give you the practical experience and confidence to succeed.

    Join us at Rozelle or online and start your career development journey today!

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    Upcoming courses

    Improve your work skills and learn to create stellar Facebook and Instagram Ads for your business. Enrol now in our marketing short courses in Sydney! Do you want to create better results with your Facebook and Instagram ads for your business? This one-day workshop will show business owners and marketers how to create ads on Facebook and Instagram.  In this Facebook and Instagram Advertising course, you will explore how to create content for your Facebook ads, how to target your...

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    Facebook & Instagram Advertising Course

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    2026-07-20 Mon 20 Jul 2026 2026-07-20
    1 session, 6 hours total
    10am - 4pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Rachel Beaney
    $399 Limited GST free / $319.20 / $339.20 / $359.10
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    Learn how to stylishly edit photographic images with our photography short courses in Sydney! Get started with professional-level photo editing with this Lightroom Classic course! Lightroom Classic is built specifically to handle the entire photo editing process, from photo management to finishing touches, smoothly and efficiently. After you've imported your files, you will learn to enhance and edit photos. Here you can tweak your settings to improve every aspect of your photo....

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    Lightroom Classic Photo Editing Workshop for Beginners

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    2026-08-01 Sat 1 Aug 2026 2026-08-01
    1 session, 4 hours total
    9:30am - 1:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Richard Lynch
    $239 Limited GST free / $191.20 / $203.20 / $215.10
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    Step into the world of coding and discover how Python and ChatGPT can work together to accelerate your learning with our AI short courses in Sydney! In this tutor-led, interactive course, you’ll build solid Python programming fundamentals while learning how to use AI as a powerful coding partner. Instead of struggling alone with syntax errors or debugging issues, you’ll learn how to describe what you want in plain language, use AI to generate code, and then refine, test, and...

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    Python Programming with AI

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    2026-08-11 Tue 11 Aug 2026 - 2026-09-15 Tue 15 Sep 2026
    6 sessions, 18 hours total
    6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Gregory Foulds
    $389 Limited inc GST / $311.20 / $330.70 / $350.10

    Learn digital marketing with AI with our marketing courses in Sydney! Are you ready to take your business idea or creative project online but unsure where to start? Join this practical and beginner-friendly course to discover how artificial intelligence can make digital marketing faster, easier, and more effective. In just six sessions, you’ll learn how to use free or low-cost AI tools to build a brand, create content, and launch simple but impactful marketing campaigns—no tech...

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    Digital Marketing Essentials with AI Course

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    2026-09-15 Tue 15 Sep 2026 - 2026-10-20 Tue 20 Oct 2026
    6 sessions, 12 hours total
    6pm - 8pm (UTC+10:00) (first session)
    Online via Zoom
    Philip John
    $559 Limited inc GST / $447.20 / $475.10 / $503.10

    Improve your work skills by learning the art of conversation with our communication courses in Sydney! This course is the perfect blend of serious and fun! It provides a unique approach to developing effective communication skills by combining the principles of journalism, diplomacy and sales. Students will learn how to build rapport and gain the trust of others in a variety of settings.  You'll learn how to charm anyone you talk to, whether it's acing a job interview, winning over...

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    Mastering the Art of Communication Course

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    2026-09-26 Sat 26 Sep 2026 2026-09-26
    1 session, 5.5 hours total
    9am - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    David Crisante
    $239 Limited GST free / $191.20 / $203.20 / $215.10

    Improve your professional abilities by learning vital public speaking skills with our career development short courses & communication skills short courses in Sydney! This Public Speaking Training course is designed for anyone who wants to gain better communication skills and present with greater self-confidence.  It is highly interactive and will help you be more charismatic at work and in social settings. Do you ever feel nervous when you are talking in a team meeting or need to...

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    Public Speaking Training Course

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    2026-10-17 Sat 17 Oct 2026 2026-10-17
    1 session, 5.5 hours total
    9:30am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    David Crisante
    $249 Limited GST free / $199.20 / $211.70 / $224.10

    Improve your work skills by learning how to startup a cafe with our comprehensive personal & career development courses in Sydney! This course will teach you everything you need to plan a successful cafe or restaurant. You will discover how to spot a good location, identify and side-step traps, do deals with agents and landlords that reduce the risks and boost business value. The legal, financial and personal aspects of your business will be at the forefront of all discussions:...

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    Cafe & Restaurant Startup Workshop

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    2026-10-17 Sat 17 Oct 2026 2026-10-17
    1 session, 5 hours total
    10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)
    2A Gordon St, Rozelle
    Peter Panagiotopoulos
    $329 Limited GST free / $263.20 / $279.70 / $296.10

    Improve your work skills by learning how to craft and deliver your story through our acting & communication courses online & in Sydney. Everybody has a story to tell. Stories captivate, entertain and motivate people. Being able to confidently tell your story at a gathering, a job interview, business event or on stage is a powerful rewarding skill. The art of performance storytelling has surged in popularity recently with live shows including The Moth, Bespoken Word and Storyclub...

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    Learn how to provide effective mental health first aid with our communication short courses in Sydney! This accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course will give you the confidence and skills to support someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis — whether it's a friend, colleague, or family member. One in five Australians experiences a mental health problem each year, yet many people feel unsure how to offer support. This course helps you recognise the signs of...

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    Learn to manage money, invest wisely, and plan for a secure future with our Finance & Investment Courses in Sydney! How to build a simple cash flow operating system that reduces stress and creates predictability How to pay yourself consistently (without “whatever’s left” decision-making) The practical basics of tax timing and what to track (general education — not advice) How to lift profit with simple pricing/margin discipline and a few key KPIs How to manage debt and risk across...

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